Authorities in Oregon are trying to extinguish a fire burning in one of the world's tallest trees. It may lower the tree's standing in global height rankings.

Firefighters, along with the Oregon Department of Forestry, responded to a rapidly spreading field fire near Scharen Road on Wednesday. The fire initially threatened homes on Hampton Road and Hideaway

Recent rain showers across Central Oregon have provided short-term relief, but fuels remain dry and the risk of wildfire is high as hotter temperatures return, officials said Wednesday. Here's their update on our fire danger situation: Hot summer temperatures quickly dry out grasses,

A fire weather watch was issued for Thursday, Aug. 21, while an extreme heat watch was issued for Aug. 22-24 for Eugene and Springfield.

Crews are working to save a nearly 500 year old Coast Douglas-Fir tree that caught fire near Oregon's central coast, using helicopter bucket drops and sprinklers to control the flames.

Portland Fire & Rescue's new chief leads Oregon’s largest fire department, overseeing more than 740 employees and a nearly $200 million annual budget.

Suppression efforts continue on the Doerner Fir Tree Fire east of Coquille, the Coos Forest Protective Association reports in an update Monday afternoon.Helico